seriously, when GITS first came out, people said it wouldn't catch on, it was too detailed and gritty. Now it's regarded as one of the best there is. Just goes to show that you should never listen to what anyone says will work or not, if it does, it does, if not, it it won't.

stuff in manga gets censored in america. so no, in fact needs more violence and sex. "You know what you have to admire? A Catholic hit man who blesses himself just before he strangles someone."-George Carlin